The Georgia Department of Transportation announces the posted speed limit on Interstate Highway 85 in Coweta and south Fulton counties is being reduced to 50 m.p.h., effective immediately.
Throughout Coweta and extending to Exit 61(State Route 74/Senoia Road) in Fulton, Georgia State Patrol and local enforcement agencies will be aggressively and strictly enforcing this reduction.
“Speeding is the largest contributor to incidents within this work zone. Our decision to further reduce the speed limit is consistent with the Department’s mission of providing for the safety of the traveling public”, Thomas Howell, Georgia DOT District Engineer, said.
“Troopers will be aggressively pursuing speeders and drivers exhibiting reckless behaviors,” added State Patrol Post 24 Commander Lance Greene. “We have zero tolerance for those whose driving adversely affects other motorists.”
Fines can be doubled for speeding in construction work zones. With concurrence of the Federal Highway Administration, the Department has the authority to determine appropriate speed limits in highway work zones.
FHWA officials and Georgia DOT engineers determined that the current configuration of concrete barriers was necessary to protect both motorists and workers in this construction zone. “There is a significant drop-off in pavement levels outside the barriers where the work is occurring,” Howell noted. “It was our collective judgment that this grade change warranted a continuous barrier wall to prevent vehicles from dropping off the current road surface and perhaps overturning. Providing for the safety of the traveling public is this Department’s foremost responsibility.”
Emergency pull-off areas have been provided in both directions approximately every mile of the project’s length.
Message boards, signs, barricades, barrels and cones will be utilized to alert motorists through the area.
The scheduled completion date for this project is December 31, 2009. Motorists should expect shoulder and lane closures on a continuing basis and are advised to use extra caution in construction work zones.
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Sunday, March 29, 2009
Georgia Dept of Transportation Launches New Stimulus Web Site
Earlier this month the Georgia Department of Transportation unveiled its stimulus Web site that will provide information regarding Georgia’s Federal Economic Stimulus Package for Transportation. The comprehensive Web site is www.dot.ga.gov/gastimulus.
Georgia will receive $932 million for job stimulation related to transportation projects from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The federal funding has very specific project requirements, and also requires that states provide ready access to information on project selection, funding deadlines and progress toward construction.
“This Web site will keep all of our citizens updated on every aspect of the stimulus projects as we move forward. Georgia DOT is committed to being transparent and good stewards of these taxpayers’ dollars; and we want Georgia citizens to know that we are ready to get projects constructed on time and within the federal guidelines,” Georgia DOT Commissioner Gerald Ross said.
Visitors to the site will find links to topics including Georgia’s stimulus transportation funding chart, project categories, the Department’s current efforts, links to other sites and resources, frequently asked questions and much more. The Web site will be closely monitored and periodic updates will be added continually.
In December 2008, the State Transportation Board encouraged local communities to submit projects they felt should be considered for transportation stimulus funding. That call yielded more than 850 submissions with projects totaling more than $1 billion dollars. Georgia DOT will list the projects that have been approved for federal stimulus funding on the new Web site as they are finalized.
The Georgia Department of Transportation is committed to providing a safe, seamless and sustainable transportation system that supports Georgia’s economy and is sensitive to both its citizens and its environment. For general information on the Georgia DOT, please visit our Web site (www.dot.ga.gov).
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Georgia will receive $932 million for job stimulation related to transportation projects from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The federal funding has very specific project requirements, and also requires that states provide ready access to information on project selection, funding deadlines and progress toward construction.
“This Web site will keep all of our citizens updated on every aspect of the stimulus projects as we move forward. Georgia DOT is committed to being transparent and good stewards of these taxpayers’ dollars; and we want Georgia citizens to know that we are ready to get projects constructed on time and within the federal guidelines,” Georgia DOT Commissioner Gerald Ross said.
Visitors to the site will find links to topics including Georgia’s stimulus transportation funding chart, project categories, the Department’s current efforts, links to other sites and resources, frequently asked questions and much more. The Web site will be closely monitored and periodic updates will be added continually.
In December 2008, the State Transportation Board encouraged local communities to submit projects they felt should be considered for transportation stimulus funding. That call yielded more than 850 submissions with projects totaling more than $1 billion dollars. Georgia DOT will list the projects that have been approved for federal stimulus funding on the new Web site as they are finalized.
The Georgia Department of Transportation is committed to providing a safe, seamless and sustainable transportation system that supports Georgia’s economy and is sensitive to both its citizens and its environment. For general information on the Georgia DOT, please visit our Web site (www.dot.ga.gov).
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Expands Atlanta Rideshare Services
Company plans to nearly double metro area fleet of 110 vanpool vehicles in next year; Rideshare helps reduce traffic congestion, vehicle emissions, commuter expenses
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is expanding its Rideshare services in the Atlanta metro area, providing environmental benefits and a hassle-free, cost-saving transportation alternative.
According to a 2008 ranking by Forbes magazine, Atlanta has some of the worst traffic among the 75 largest cities in America, with commuters here spending an average of 60 hours a year on the road. What’s worse, the study reported nearly 13 percent of Atlanta commuters spend more than an hour getting to work. And, according to the American Lung Association, the city ranks as one of the nation’s top 10 for air pollution.
“Ridesharing addresses these issues by helping to alleviate traffic congestion and parking problems, reduce commuter time and costs related to driving to work, and benefit the environment through lower fuel consumption and reduced vehicle emissions,” said Dan Miller, vice president and general manager for Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Atlanta.
Within the next year, Enterprise hopes to nearly double its fleet of vans in the greater Atlanta area, creating a vanpooling capacity that’s equivalent to taking 2,200 cars off the road, Miller said.
Enterprise is an approved vanpool provider through the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA), which assists 13 Georgia counties that exceed Federal Clean Air Act standards for ozone and particulate matter. On average, 1,250 people currently participate in Enterprise’s vanpool program in Georgia each month, making Enterprise one of the largest providers for these services in the state.
“Enterprise’s Rideshare program is an appreciated addition to the area and this region’s efforts to reduce environmental hazards and commuter expenses,” said Dick Anderson, GRTA’s executive director. “Enterprise has a solid background in Rideshare programs in other states, and I am delighted to see Enterprise join with other private business partners to help reap the benefits of competition in providing vanpool service to residents in the Atlanta region.”
In Atlanta, Los Angeles and other markets around the country, Enterprise helps companies create vanpool solutions for their employees, transporting more than 25,000 riders per day. Under a typical company program, seven to 15 co-workers ride together, each paying one low monthly rate. Enterprise provides a late-model, well-equipped vehicle, comprehensive maintenance, roadside assistance, and insurance. Rideshare participants take turns driving.
Nearly 30 companies in the Atlanta area currently participate in Enterprise’s Rideshare program, including Allstate, Coca-Cola, Georgia Power, Google, Home Depot, Sprint and Travelport GDS. In addition, individual commuters can be matched with existing vanpools.
“The program has been especially beneficial for me because my commute is more than 40 miles each way,” said George Dunwoody, a travel manager at Travelport GDS in Cobb County and a commuter with Enterprise’s vanpool. “Riding in the vanpool saves me money, puts less wear and tear on my personal car, and allows us the use of the HOV (high-occupancy vehicle) lanes in Atlanta, which reduces drive time.
“The positive environmental impact is also significant based on the cars taken off the road; we typically have about 10 passengers in our van,” Dunwoody said. “Additionally, because we switch drivers, I can read, sleep or catch up on e-mails on the days I’m not driving.”
The Rideshare expansion is just one part of Enterprise’s broader commitment to greener driving in the Atlanta region. In April 2008, the company announced the designation of four “green branches” in Atlanta, where the fleets offer a higher concentration of hybrid gas/electric vehicles and other fuel-efficient vehicles that average a highway fuel efficiency rating of at least 28 mpg.
More recently, Enterprise added a significant number of hybrids at these locations, bringing to 230 the total number of hybrids it offers in the Atlanta area. Customers can now reserve hybrids online or by phone from the four hybrid locations.
“Solving Atlanta’s traffic and air quality issues will require new and creative approaches,” said Mike Williams, director of programs and employer services at The Clean Air Campaign, a Georgia nonprofit that partners with Enterprise to promote vanpooling at employer worksites. “We are pleased that Enterprise is stepping up to provide new services that will certainly make an impact.”
For more information on Ridesharing, call 1-800-VAN-4-WORK or visit www.vanpool.com online.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car – along with National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car – is owned by the Taylor family of St. Louis and has the industry’s most comprehensive environmental sustainability platform, including:
Embracing new, clean technologies – Enterprise recently added 5,000 hybrids to its nationwide fleet, distributing them across nearly 80 “hybrid branches” in 25 markets, including the 10 busiest airports for business travel in the U.S. In addition to the focus on hybrids, Enterprise has designated eight “E85/FlexFuel” branches where as much as 30 percent of the local fleets are FlexFuel vehicles capable of using E85 (a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline). In addition, Enterprise fuels those vehicles from a nearby E85 fueling station. Enterprise also has expanded WeCar, its car-sharing program, for corporate customers nationwide.
The world’s largest fleet of fuel-efficient vehicles – Nearly 450,000 cars in the combined Enterprise, National and Alamo fleet average a highway fuel efficiency rating of at least 28 mpg; nearly 230,000 average 32 mpg or better; and nearly 425,000 have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay certification mark – a distinction the EPA grants to vehicles that emit relatively low levels of both regulated pollutants and greenhouse gases such as CO2.
· Customer Carbon Offsets – Enterprise, National and Alamo customers can offset the CO2 emissions of their rental cars by opting to pay $1.25 per rental to fund certified offset projects through TerraPass. The company’s charitable foundation will match customer contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to $1 million.
· Research – In 2007, the Taylor family donated $25 million to create the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Institute for Renewable Fuels at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, where top scientists are working on alternatives to finite fossil fuels by finding new ways to create fuel from renewable, reliable plant sources.
· Conservation – The company’s charitable foundation has pledged $50 million to plant 50 million trees over 50 years through the 50 Million Tree Pledge, a public/private/nonprofit partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and the U.S. Forest Service. So far, more than 3 million trees have been planted under the program on public lands in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
All told, over the past several years the Taylor family and their companies have contributed or pledged more than $120 million to environmental initiatives. For more information about the full environmental platform, visit www.keystogreen.com.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is expanding its Rideshare services in the Atlanta metro area, providing environmental benefits and a hassle-free, cost-saving transportation alternative.
According to a 2008 ranking by Forbes magazine, Atlanta has some of the worst traffic among the 75 largest cities in America, with commuters here spending an average of 60 hours a year on the road. What’s worse, the study reported nearly 13 percent of Atlanta commuters spend more than an hour getting to work. And, according to the American Lung Association, the city ranks as one of the nation’s top 10 for air pollution.
“Ridesharing addresses these issues by helping to alleviate traffic congestion and parking problems, reduce commuter time and costs related to driving to work, and benefit the environment through lower fuel consumption and reduced vehicle emissions,” said Dan Miller, vice president and general manager for Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Atlanta.
Within the next year, Enterprise hopes to nearly double its fleet of vans in the greater Atlanta area, creating a vanpooling capacity that’s equivalent to taking 2,200 cars off the road, Miller said.
Enterprise is an approved vanpool provider through the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA), which assists 13 Georgia counties that exceed Federal Clean Air Act standards for ozone and particulate matter. On average, 1,250 people currently participate in Enterprise’s vanpool program in Georgia each month, making Enterprise one of the largest providers for these services in the state.
“Enterprise’s Rideshare program is an appreciated addition to the area and this region’s efforts to reduce environmental hazards and commuter expenses,” said Dick Anderson, GRTA’s executive director. “Enterprise has a solid background in Rideshare programs in other states, and I am delighted to see Enterprise join with other private business partners to help reap the benefits of competition in providing vanpool service to residents in the Atlanta region.”
In Atlanta, Los Angeles and other markets around the country, Enterprise helps companies create vanpool solutions for their employees, transporting more than 25,000 riders per day. Under a typical company program, seven to 15 co-workers ride together, each paying one low monthly rate. Enterprise provides a late-model, well-equipped vehicle, comprehensive maintenance, roadside assistance, and insurance. Rideshare participants take turns driving.
Nearly 30 companies in the Atlanta area currently participate in Enterprise’s Rideshare program, including Allstate, Coca-Cola, Georgia Power, Google, Home Depot, Sprint and Travelport GDS. In addition, individual commuters can be matched with existing vanpools.
“The program has been especially beneficial for me because my commute is more than 40 miles each way,” said George Dunwoody, a travel manager at Travelport GDS in Cobb County and a commuter with Enterprise’s vanpool. “Riding in the vanpool saves me money, puts less wear and tear on my personal car, and allows us the use of the HOV (high-occupancy vehicle) lanes in Atlanta, which reduces drive time.
“The positive environmental impact is also significant based on the cars taken off the road; we typically have about 10 passengers in our van,” Dunwoody said. “Additionally, because we switch drivers, I can read, sleep or catch up on e-mails on the days I’m not driving.”
The Rideshare expansion is just one part of Enterprise’s broader commitment to greener driving in the Atlanta region. In April 2008, the company announced the designation of four “green branches” in Atlanta, where the fleets offer a higher concentration of hybrid gas/electric vehicles and other fuel-efficient vehicles that average a highway fuel efficiency rating of at least 28 mpg.
More recently, Enterprise added a significant number of hybrids at these locations, bringing to 230 the total number of hybrids it offers in the Atlanta area. Customers can now reserve hybrids online or by phone from the four hybrid locations.
“Solving Atlanta’s traffic and air quality issues will require new and creative approaches,” said Mike Williams, director of programs and employer services at The Clean Air Campaign, a Georgia nonprofit that partners with Enterprise to promote vanpooling at employer worksites. “We are pleased that Enterprise is stepping up to provide new services that will certainly make an impact.”
For more information on Ridesharing, call 1-800-VAN-4-WORK or visit www.vanpool.com online.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car – along with National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car – is owned by the Taylor family of St. Louis and has the industry’s most comprehensive environmental sustainability platform, including:
Embracing new, clean technologies – Enterprise recently added 5,000 hybrids to its nationwide fleet, distributing them across nearly 80 “hybrid branches” in 25 markets, including the 10 busiest airports for business travel in the U.S. In addition to the focus on hybrids, Enterprise has designated eight “E85/FlexFuel” branches where as much as 30 percent of the local fleets are FlexFuel vehicles capable of using E85 (a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline). In addition, Enterprise fuels those vehicles from a nearby E85 fueling station. Enterprise also has expanded WeCar, its car-sharing program, for corporate customers nationwide.
The world’s largest fleet of fuel-efficient vehicles – Nearly 450,000 cars in the combined Enterprise, National and Alamo fleet average a highway fuel efficiency rating of at least 28 mpg; nearly 230,000 average 32 mpg or better; and nearly 425,000 have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay certification mark – a distinction the EPA grants to vehicles that emit relatively low levels of both regulated pollutants and greenhouse gases such as CO2.
· Customer Carbon Offsets – Enterprise, National and Alamo customers can offset the CO2 emissions of their rental cars by opting to pay $1.25 per rental to fund certified offset projects through TerraPass. The company’s charitable foundation will match customer contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to $1 million.
· Research – In 2007, the Taylor family donated $25 million to create the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Institute for Renewable Fuels at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, where top scientists are working on alternatives to finite fossil fuels by finding new ways to create fuel from renewable, reliable plant sources.
· Conservation – The company’s charitable foundation has pledged $50 million to plant 50 million trees over 50 years through the 50 Million Tree Pledge, a public/private/nonprofit partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and the U.S. Forest Service. So far, more than 3 million trees have been planted under the program on public lands in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
All told, over the past several years the Taylor family and their companies have contributed or pledged more than $120 million to environmental initiatives. For more information about the full environmental platform, visit www.keystogreen.com.
Update: Houston County, Traffic Shift on SR 127 to Newly Constructed Lanes
The Georgia Department of Transportation announces plans to shift traffic on SR 127 beginning Wednesday, March 18. Traffic will be shifted to the newly constructed northbound lanes. The closures are subject to change based on weather conditions.
The shift will begin north of Arena Road and continue south of Houston Lake Country Club. This traffic shift is necessary in order to complete construction of new travel lanes.
The scheduled completion date for this project is December 31, 2009. Motorists should expect shoulder and lane closures on a continuing basis and are advised to use extra caution in construction work zones.
Speed limits have been reduced and will be strictly enforced. Message boards, signs, barricades, barrels and cones will be utilized to alert and channel motorists through the area.
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The shift will begin north of Arena Road and continue south of Houston Lake Country Club. This traffic shift is necessary in order to complete construction of new travel lanes.
The scheduled completion date for this project is December 31, 2009. Motorists should expect shoulder and lane closures on a continuing basis and are advised to use extra caution in construction work zones.
Speed limits have been reduced and will be strictly enforced. Message boards, signs, barricades, barrels and cones will be utilized to alert and channel motorists through the area.
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Saturday, March 14, 2009
I-85 Northbound Traffic Shift Near Collinsworth Road 3/15/09
COWETA COUNTY – The Georgia Department of Transportation announces a northbound traffic shift on Interstate 85 beginning near Exit 56 (Collinsworth Road/ County Road 548) and extending to Exit 61 (State Route 74/Senoia Road) beginning Sunday, March 15. This traffic shift is subject to change based on weather conditions.
Beginning north of Exit 56 on I-85 northbound, the previous three lanes of traffic will be reduced to two travel lanes and be shifted to the newly constructed lanes. This shift will extend northbound to Exit 61.
The posted speed limit of 60 mph will remain and will be strictly enforced. Refuge areas for accidents will be spaced at 1 mile intervals through the shift.
Message boards, signs, barricades, barrels and cones will be utilized to alert and channel motorists through the area.
The scheduled completion date for this project is December 31, 2009. Motorists should expect shoulder and lane closures on a continuing basis and are advised to use extra caution in construction work zones.
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Beginning north of Exit 56 on I-85 northbound, the previous three lanes of traffic will be reduced to two travel lanes and be shifted to the newly constructed lanes. This shift will extend northbound to Exit 61.
The posted speed limit of 60 mph will remain and will be strictly enforced. Refuge areas for accidents will be spaced at 1 mile intervals through the shift.
Message boards, signs, barricades, barrels and cones will be utilized to alert and channel motorists through the area.
The scheduled completion date for this project is December 31, 2009. Motorists should expect shoulder and lane closures on a continuing basis and are advised to use extra caution in construction work zones.
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Saturday, March 7, 2009
I-85 Lane Closures Near Exits 41 and 47, Coweta County
The Georgia Department of Transportation announces daily lane closures on Interstate 85 near Exit 41 (State Route 14/US 27 Alt) and Exit 47 (State Route 34) beginning Sunday, March 8, through Thursday, March 12. The closures are subject to change based on weather conditions.
Interstate 85 Southbound Lane Closures
Monday, March 9, daily through Tuesday, March 10
Near mileposts 47 – 45 and 43 - 41
TIME: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
1 left lane closed; 1 lane remains open to traffic, for work beginning near Exit 47 (SR 34)
Interstate 85 Southbound Lane Closures
Wednesday, March 11, daily through Thursday, March 12
Near mileposts 43 – 41 and 40 - 39
TIME: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
1 left lane closed; 1 lane remains open to traffic, for work beginning near Exit 41 (SR 14/US 27 Alt)
US 29 at I-85 (Exit 35) East and Westbound Lane Closures
Sunday, March 8, nightly through Thursday, March 12
Near mileposts 11 - 12
TIME: 7 p.m. – 7 a.m.
1 right and left lane closed; 1 remains open to traffic
State Route 34 at I-85 (Exit 47) East and Westbound Lane Closures
Monday, March 9, nightly through Tuesday, March 10
Near mileposts 15 - 16
TIME: 7 p.m. – 7 a.m.
1 right and left lane closed; 1 remains open to traffic
The scheduled completion date for this project is December 31, 2009. Motorists should expect shoulder and lane closures on a continuing basis and are advised to use extra caution in construction work zones.
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Interstate 85 Southbound Lane Closures
Monday, March 9, daily through Tuesday, March 10
Near mileposts 47 – 45 and 43 - 41
TIME: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
1 left lane closed; 1 lane remains open to traffic, for work beginning near Exit 47 (SR 34)
Interstate 85 Southbound Lane Closures
Wednesday, March 11, daily through Thursday, March 12
Near mileposts 43 – 41 and 40 - 39
TIME: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
1 left lane closed; 1 lane remains open to traffic, for work beginning near Exit 41 (SR 14/US 27 Alt)
US 29 at I-85 (Exit 35) East and Westbound Lane Closures
Sunday, March 8, nightly through Thursday, March 12
Near mileposts 11 - 12
TIME: 7 p.m. – 7 a.m.
1 right and left lane closed; 1 remains open to traffic
State Route 34 at I-85 (Exit 47) East and Westbound Lane Closures
Monday, March 9, nightly through Tuesday, March 10
Near mileposts 15 - 16
TIME: 7 p.m. – 7 a.m.
1 right and left lane closed; 1 remains open to traffic
The scheduled completion date for this project is December 31, 2009. Motorists should expect shoulder and lane closures on a continuing basis and are advised to use extra caution in construction work zones.
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Friday, February 27, 2009
Highway Users Bewildered by Administration's Transportation Budget Proposal
/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For attribution to Greg Cohen, President & CEO of The American Highway Users Alliance:
"Apparently, the staff at US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Office of Management and Budget have not been listening to President Obama and Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood.
"Throughout his campaign and during his inauguration speech, President Obama promoted investment in 'roads and bridges' to keep our country moving. During his confirmation hearing, Secretary LaHood opposed the tolling of existing, toll-free roads. Yet the authors of the Transportation Department's 2010 budget framework must have been out of the office when their bosses were speaking.
"The President's strong support for roads and bridges serves him well. Despite the controversy over the Economic Recovery package, 94% of Americans supported the President's call to increase infrastructure investments. Roads and bridges rank #2 in importance among infrastructure priorities for the American people. And while Congress only provided 3.6% of the Economic Recovery funds for roads and bridges, the President's consistent promotion of highway infrastructure made his views crystal clear.
"Yet the 2010 budget framework for DOT includes no mention of roads, repeals the 87-year old contracting mechanism that guarantees funds for multi-year projects, and mentions 'road pricing' (tolls) as an option for states to deal with the meager funding levels.
"Given all of the stated support for roads and bridges, The Highway Users are mystified by the treatment of highway funding in the FY10 budget framework," said Greg Cohen, President & CEO of The Highway Users.
The budget framework raises four red flags:
1. The proposal implies that the 87-year old budgetary mechanism known as
"contract authority" be deleted from the budget. Without contract
authority, multi-year highway projects cannot be fully-funded.
2. There is no mention of President Obama's support for roads and bridges
anywhere in DOT's budget framework.
3. "Road pricing" is discussed as an option in the budget framework,
despite Secretary LaHood's opposition to tolling existing roads.
4. There is no room in the budget for any substantial increase in highway
funding, despite the President's recent call for investment levels that
would rival the funding for construction of the Interstate Highway
System.
Cohen stated, "Until these issues are resolved, the American Highway Users Alliance will remain deeply concerned about the FY2010 budget framework. We look forward to improvements in the final budget request and sincerely hope that the President and Secretary of Transportation continue to exhibit leadership in promoting roads, bridges, and mobility in the 2010 budget."
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"Apparently, the staff at US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Office of Management and Budget have not been listening to President Obama and Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood.
"Throughout his campaign and during his inauguration speech, President Obama promoted investment in 'roads and bridges' to keep our country moving. During his confirmation hearing, Secretary LaHood opposed the tolling of existing, toll-free roads. Yet the authors of the Transportation Department's 2010 budget framework must have been out of the office when their bosses were speaking.
"The President's strong support for roads and bridges serves him well. Despite the controversy over the Economic Recovery package, 94% of Americans supported the President's call to increase infrastructure investments. Roads and bridges rank #2 in importance among infrastructure priorities for the American people. And while Congress only provided 3.6% of the Economic Recovery funds for roads and bridges, the President's consistent promotion of highway infrastructure made his views crystal clear.
"Yet the 2010 budget framework for DOT includes no mention of roads, repeals the 87-year old contracting mechanism that guarantees funds for multi-year projects, and mentions 'road pricing' (tolls) as an option for states to deal with the meager funding levels.
"Given all of the stated support for roads and bridges, The Highway Users are mystified by the treatment of highway funding in the FY10 budget framework," said Greg Cohen, President & CEO of The Highway Users.
The budget framework raises four red flags:
1. The proposal implies that the 87-year old budgetary mechanism known as
"contract authority" be deleted from the budget. Without contract
authority, multi-year highway projects cannot be fully-funded.
2. There is no mention of President Obama's support for roads and bridges
anywhere in DOT's budget framework.
3. "Road pricing" is discussed as an option in the budget framework,
despite Secretary LaHood's opposition to tolling existing roads.
4. There is no room in the budget for any substantial increase in highway
funding, despite the President's recent call for investment levels that
would rival the funding for construction of the Interstate Highway
System.
Cohen stated, "Until these issues are resolved, the American Highway Users Alliance will remain deeply concerned about the FY2010 budget framework. We look forward to improvements in the final budget request and sincerely hope that the President and Secretary of Transportation continue to exhibit leadership in promoting roads, bridges, and mobility in the 2010 budget."
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DOT Adviser Applauds Rep. Blumenauer's Plan to Link Transportation Finance, Investment and Climate Change Initiatives
/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Environmental Defense Fund applauds U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) for launching a debate today about how new transportation finance measures can work together with climate change initiatives to shape sustainable transportation reforms.
Congressman Blumenauer's 10-year "National Plan to Reinvest in America" envisions a transition from the current federal gas tax revenue system of transportation financing to road-use fees (based on vehicle miles traveled), revenue generated from selling carbon credits, and other new funding sources. Collectively, these revenue sources could raise much of the $100 billion a year that may be needed to fix and improve transportation infrastructure over the next decade, more than double the current funding level provided by federal gas tax revenues, which continue to decline as people drive less and use more fuel efficient vehicles.
The Blumenauer plan explores a 10-year strategy for transportation infrastructure funding, which reflects the growing consensus that the United States needs to implement a new transportation revenue system or face serious budget shortfalls. Recent studies have shown that under-investment in transportation and dependence on the federal gas tax to be key causes of poor transportation system performance that cost drivers $78 billion a year in congestion-related costs and contribute to rising greenhouse gas emissions.
"Congressman Blumenauer understands that the old way of funding our transportation infrastructure is a dead end in the new economy," said Michael Replogle, a civil engineer, transportation director for Environmental Defense Fund and an adviser to the U.S. Department of Transportation on intelligent transportation systems. "This plan shows that Congressman Blumenauer understands that any solution to climate change and the problems facing our economy depend on investing in and improving our transportation infrastructure."
"Key elements of this plan -- such as road-use fees, a carbon cap, and carbon auctions generating revenues that can be dedicated in part to transportation -- can help finance a shift to cleaner infrastructure and expanded travel choices for Americans who are stuck in traffic without any alternatives to driving," added Replogle. "It is crucial that new revenue measures send appropriate incentives to travelers and system managers to make wise stewardship and consumer choices."
"However, a key factor determining whether transportation contributes to cutting greenhouse gases will be how revenue is spent, not just how it's raised," Replogle concluded. "We look forward to working with Congressman Blumenauer and other congressional leaders to make sure we are raising and spending revenue on transportation in ways that maximize opportunities to cut both congestion and greenhouse gas emissions."
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Congressman Blumenauer's 10-year "National Plan to Reinvest in America" envisions a transition from the current federal gas tax revenue system of transportation financing to road-use fees (based on vehicle miles traveled), revenue generated from selling carbon credits, and other new funding sources. Collectively, these revenue sources could raise much of the $100 billion a year that may be needed to fix and improve transportation infrastructure over the next decade, more than double the current funding level provided by federal gas tax revenues, which continue to decline as people drive less and use more fuel efficient vehicles.
The Blumenauer plan explores a 10-year strategy for transportation infrastructure funding, which reflects the growing consensus that the United States needs to implement a new transportation revenue system or face serious budget shortfalls. Recent studies have shown that under-investment in transportation and dependence on the federal gas tax to be key causes of poor transportation system performance that cost drivers $78 billion a year in congestion-related costs and contribute to rising greenhouse gas emissions.
"Congressman Blumenauer understands that the old way of funding our transportation infrastructure is a dead end in the new economy," said Michael Replogle, a civil engineer, transportation director for Environmental Defense Fund and an adviser to the U.S. Department of Transportation on intelligent transportation systems. "This plan shows that Congressman Blumenauer understands that any solution to climate change and the problems facing our economy depend on investing in and improving our transportation infrastructure."
"Key elements of this plan -- such as road-use fees, a carbon cap, and carbon auctions generating revenues that can be dedicated in part to transportation -- can help finance a shift to cleaner infrastructure and expanded travel choices for Americans who are stuck in traffic without any alternatives to driving," added Replogle. "It is crucial that new revenue measures send appropriate incentives to travelers and system managers to make wise stewardship and consumer choices."
"However, a key factor determining whether transportation contributes to cutting greenhouse gases will be how revenue is spent, not just how it's raised," Replogle concluded. "We look forward to working with Congressman Blumenauer and other congressional leaders to make sure we are raising and spending revenue on transportation in ways that maximize opportunities to cut both congestion and greenhouse gas emissions."
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Majority of People Killed in Teen Crashes are Passengers and Other Drivers - Not Teen Drivers
/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The majority of people killed in teen driver crashes continue to be people other than teen drivers themselves, according to an updated analysis of 10 years of crash data by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
The analysis shows that about one-third of people killed in crashes involving drivers ages 15 to 17 are teen drivers themselves. Nearly two-thirds are passengers, occupants of other vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users.
"For every teen driver killed in a crash, almost twice as many other people die, which underscores the link between teen driver safety and the safety of everyone on the road," said AAA President and CEO Robert L. Darbelnet.
Nationally, between 1998 and 2007, crashes involving 15-, 16- and 17-year-old drivers killed 28,138 people, of whom 10,388 (36.9%) were teen drivers themselves. The remaining 17,750 (63.1%) deaths included 8,829 passengers of the teen drivers, 6,858 occupants of other vehicles operated by adult drivers, and 2,063 non-motorists and others. A previous analysis in 2006 found that between 1995 and 2004, crashes involving 15-, 16- and 17-year-old drivers claimed the lives of 30,917 people, of whom 36.2 percent were teen drivers themselves and 63.6 percent were others.
"Young drivers face an array of potentially deadly challenges at the wheel," said AAA Foundation President and CEO Peter Kissinger. "Parents and teens need to understand the serious responsibility of driving and the risks and consequences involved."
AAA points to the drop in both teen driver deaths and the larger drop in deaths of others during the last decade as evidence that improving teen driver safety benefits all road users.
"During the last decade, as states improved their teen licensing systems and AAA has helped parents get more involved, we have seen reductions in teen driver deaths and even larger reductions in the number of other people killed," said Darbelnet. "Clearly, measures put into place to save teen drivers help us all."
AAA continues to call for comprehensive graduated driver licensing (GDL) systems that let new teen drivers gain experience under less-risky conditions. States with comprehensive GDL systems have been shown to reduce deaths among 16-year-old drivers by 38 percent. Forty-nine state GDL systems fall short of AAA guidelines.
AAA also encourages parents to play the leading role in developing their teen driver through regular dialogue, selecting a quality driving school, using a parent-teen driving agreement, extensive practice driving, and choosing a safe vehicle for their teen.
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The analysis shows that about one-third of people killed in crashes involving drivers ages 15 to 17 are teen drivers themselves. Nearly two-thirds are passengers, occupants of other vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users.
"For every teen driver killed in a crash, almost twice as many other people die, which underscores the link between teen driver safety and the safety of everyone on the road," said AAA President and CEO Robert L. Darbelnet.
Nationally, between 1998 and 2007, crashes involving 15-, 16- and 17-year-old drivers killed 28,138 people, of whom 10,388 (36.9%) were teen drivers themselves. The remaining 17,750 (63.1%) deaths included 8,829 passengers of the teen drivers, 6,858 occupants of other vehicles operated by adult drivers, and 2,063 non-motorists and others. A previous analysis in 2006 found that between 1995 and 2004, crashes involving 15-, 16- and 17-year-old drivers claimed the lives of 30,917 people, of whom 36.2 percent were teen drivers themselves and 63.6 percent were others.
"Young drivers face an array of potentially deadly challenges at the wheel," said AAA Foundation President and CEO Peter Kissinger. "Parents and teens need to understand the serious responsibility of driving and the risks and consequences involved."
AAA points to the drop in both teen driver deaths and the larger drop in deaths of others during the last decade as evidence that improving teen driver safety benefits all road users.
"During the last decade, as states improved their teen licensing systems and AAA has helped parents get more involved, we have seen reductions in teen driver deaths and even larger reductions in the number of other people killed," said Darbelnet. "Clearly, measures put into place to save teen drivers help us all."
AAA continues to call for comprehensive graduated driver licensing (GDL) systems that let new teen drivers gain experience under less-risky conditions. States with comprehensive GDL systems have been shown to reduce deaths among 16-year-old drivers by 38 percent. Forty-nine state GDL systems fall short of AAA guidelines.
AAA also encourages parents to play the leading role in developing their teen driver through regular dialogue, selecting a quality driving school, using a parent-teen driving agreement, extensive practice driving, and choosing a safe vehicle for their teen.
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
Statement from Governor Sonny Perdue Regarding Decision by the State Transportation Board to Dismiss Commissioner Evans
Governor Sonny Perdue issued the following statement today regarding the decision by the State Transportation Board to dismiss Georgia DOT Commissioner Gena Evans:
“Sadly, today the State Transportation Board proved that a majority of its members are more concerned with personal vendettas and politics than delivering value to citizens in transportation. While I am not privileged to the reasons behind their decision, I believe they have fired a competent Commissioner for no reason other than her commitment to put the needs of Georgia’s citizens ahead of board members’ personal agendas of spending taxpayer dollars on their individual projects. The Lt. Governor, Speaker and I are committed to creating a transportation system that allows the citizens to hold us accountable for moving Georgia where we need to go in transportation.”
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“Sadly, today the State Transportation Board proved that a majority of its members are more concerned with personal vendettas and politics than delivering value to citizens in transportation. While I am not privileged to the reasons behind their decision, I believe they have fired a competent Commissioner for no reason other than her commitment to put the needs of Georgia’s citizens ahead of board members’ personal agendas of spending taxpayer dollars on their individual projects. The Lt. Governor, Speaker and I are committed to creating a transportation system that allows the citizens to hold us accountable for moving Georgia where we need to go in transportation.”
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Friday, February 20, 2009
Reforming Georgia’s Transportation System
By: Governor Sonny Perdue, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, and Speaker Glenn Richardson
Over the last six years, Georgia has invested heavily in transportation improvements, yet commuters are still stuck in traffic and economic development corridors still have not been expanded. As frustrating as it is to acknowledge, we have not achieved the value that we believe Georgians deserve because of a lack of focus, transparency and accountability at the Department of Transportation.
We share a commitment to do better. As the three people most accountable to Georgians, we announced a proposal this week that would completely transform the way we think about delivering transportation solutions in our state and dramatically improve the way transportation projects are planned, constructed and maintained.
The basic premise of this proposal is simple – transportation policy decisions should be made in a strategic manner by people who are representing the best interests of the entire state. And the decisions these people make should be executed in a manner that provides for transparency and accountability to the legislature and the people of Georgia.
The current structure of the DOT fails both of these. By relying on a board that represents congressional districts elected every few years by caucuses of legislators, the existing structure encourages parochial thinking and insulates the agency from those who are elected to serve our citizens. And the fact that this unaccountable board maintains sole discretion over a dedicated funding stream of over $2 billion provides very little transparency to the governor, the legislature and the people of this state that the money they receive is spent in an efficient and strategic manner.
Citizens and legislators alike have expressed their frustration with a lack of progress in transportation in Georgia, and a tangled web of bureaucracy that makes it virtually impossible to hold anyone accountable.
The proposal we have jointly developed will end that confusion. Combining the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and the State Road and Tollway Authority into the State Transportation Authority will create a lead organization responsible for implementing a clear, understandable plan to address Georgia’s statewide needs.
We are committed to standing up a system of transportation project delivery that is more transparent and more accountable. And it demands that a statewide, strategic plan is developed and a mechanism for budget appropriation, which is voted upon by every citizen’s state representative and senator, to ensure that plan is implemented.
But most of all, it places the burden of meeting our state’s transportation needs in the hands of those elected by and responsible to the people of Georgia. Given that responsibility, we are willing to continue to be accountable to the people of Georgia for the results.
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Over the last six years, Georgia has invested heavily in transportation improvements, yet commuters are still stuck in traffic and economic development corridors still have not been expanded. As frustrating as it is to acknowledge, we have not achieved the value that we believe Georgians deserve because of a lack of focus, transparency and accountability at the Department of Transportation.
We share a commitment to do better. As the three people most accountable to Georgians, we announced a proposal this week that would completely transform the way we think about delivering transportation solutions in our state and dramatically improve the way transportation projects are planned, constructed and maintained.
The basic premise of this proposal is simple – transportation policy decisions should be made in a strategic manner by people who are representing the best interests of the entire state. And the decisions these people make should be executed in a manner that provides for transparency and accountability to the legislature and the people of Georgia.
The current structure of the DOT fails both of these. By relying on a board that represents congressional districts elected every few years by caucuses of legislators, the existing structure encourages parochial thinking and insulates the agency from those who are elected to serve our citizens. And the fact that this unaccountable board maintains sole discretion over a dedicated funding stream of over $2 billion provides very little transparency to the governor, the legislature and the people of this state that the money they receive is spent in an efficient and strategic manner.
Citizens and legislators alike have expressed their frustration with a lack of progress in transportation in Georgia, and a tangled web of bureaucracy that makes it virtually impossible to hold anyone accountable.
The proposal we have jointly developed will end that confusion. Combining the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and the State Road and Tollway Authority into the State Transportation Authority will create a lead organization responsible for implementing a clear, understandable plan to address Georgia’s statewide needs.
We are committed to standing up a system of transportation project delivery that is more transparent and more accountable. And it demands that a statewide, strategic plan is developed and a mechanism for budget appropriation, which is voted upon by every citizen’s state representative and senator, to ensure that plan is implemented.
But most of all, it places the burden of meeting our state’s transportation needs in the hands of those elected by and responsible to the people of Georgia. Given that responsibility, we are willing to continue to be accountable to the people of Georgia for the results.
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The Georgia 20/20 Statewide Transportation Act Gets Its Second Unanimous Vote Passes House Transportation Committee
Today the Georgia 20/20 Statewide Transportation Act, HB 277, and the accompanying Constitutional Amendment, HR 206, sponsored by House Transportation Chairman Vance Smith Jr. (R-Pine Mountain), passed the House Transportation Committee without a single dissenting vote. The 20/20 Act also passed subcommittee unanimously.
“The Georgia 20/20 Statewide Transportation Act took another important step forward today passing the House Transportation Committee with broad support,” said Rep. Vance Smith, Jr. “This legislation addresses real transportation needs, not just in one part of the state, but for all of Georgia. I look forward to bringing the 20/20 Act before the full House for my colleagues’ consideration.”
The 20/20 Act now goes before the House Rules Committee where it will be eligible for assignment to the debate calendar and a vote by the full House of Representatives.
Representative Vance Smith, Jr. represents the citizens of District 129, which includes portions of Harris, Troup and Muscogee counties. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1992 and currently serves as Chairman of the Transportation Committee. He also serves on the Appropriations, Economic Development & Tourism, and Rules committees.
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“The Georgia 20/20 Statewide Transportation Act took another important step forward today passing the House Transportation Committee with broad support,” said Rep. Vance Smith, Jr. “This legislation addresses real transportation needs, not just in one part of the state, but for all of Georgia. I look forward to bringing the 20/20 Act before the full House for my colleagues’ consideration.”
The 20/20 Act now goes before the House Rules Committee where it will be eligible for assignment to the debate calendar and a vote by the full House of Representatives.
Representative Vance Smith, Jr. represents the citizens of District 129, which includes portions of Harris, Troup and Muscogee counties. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1992 and currently serves as Chairman of the Transportation Committee. He also serves on the Appropriations, Economic Development & Tourism, and Rules committees.
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
State Rep. Bobby Parham Elected to Transportation Board
State Representative Bobby Parham, D-Milledgeville, was elected Thursday to the State Transportation Board by a caucus of state representatives and senators from the 12th Congressional District. He will fill the remaining four years of the term of retiring Board member Raybon Anderson.
Representative Parham is one of the Georgia General Assembly’s most revered members, having served in the House of Representatives for 18 terms, covering the past 36 years. Prior to that tenure, he served on the Baldwin County Commission for six years.
“I really didn’t make up my mind to run until this morning,” Rep. Parham said. “I’ve always been interested in improving transportation; I recall coming to the Department as a county commissioner to see what assistance we might get for Baldwin County. I just decided that I can do more, not just for my county or legislative district, but for the entire 12th Congressional District and all of Georgia by serving on the Transportation Board. I’m thankful to my colleagues from the 12th District for the confidence they’ve shown in me. I’m going to work hard to justify that confidence.”
Representative Parham, a pharmacist who serves on the Rules, Appropriations and Motor Vehicles committees, will resign from the House and begin his Board tenure immediately.
The Georgia Department of Transportation is governed by the State Transportation Board. Its 13 members, representing each of the state’s congressional districts, exercise general control and supervision of the Department. Each member serves a five-year term and the terms are staggered. Board members are elected by the state representatives and senators whose legislative districts fall within all or part of the congressional district.
The Georgia Department of Transportation is committed to providing a safe, seamless and sustainable transportation system that supports Georgia’s economy and is sensitive to both its citizens and its environment. For general information on the Georgia DOT, please visit our Web site (www.dot.ga.gov).
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Representative Parham is one of the Georgia General Assembly’s most revered members, having served in the House of Representatives for 18 terms, covering the past 36 years. Prior to that tenure, he served on the Baldwin County Commission for six years.
“I really didn’t make up my mind to run until this morning,” Rep. Parham said. “I’ve always been interested in improving transportation; I recall coming to the Department as a county commissioner to see what assistance we might get for Baldwin County. I just decided that I can do more, not just for my county or legislative district, but for the entire 12th Congressional District and all of Georgia by serving on the Transportation Board. I’m thankful to my colleagues from the 12th District for the confidence they’ve shown in me. I’m going to work hard to justify that confidence.”
Representative Parham, a pharmacist who serves on the Rules, Appropriations and Motor Vehicles committees, will resign from the House and begin his Board tenure immediately.
The Georgia Department of Transportation is governed by the State Transportation Board. Its 13 members, representing each of the state’s congressional districts, exercise general control and supervision of the Department. Each member serves a five-year term and the terms are staggered. Board members are elected by the state representatives and senators whose legislative districts fall within all or part of the congressional district.
The Georgia Department of Transportation is committed to providing a safe, seamless and sustainable transportation system that supports Georgia’s economy and is sensitive to both its citizens and its environment. For general information on the Georgia DOT, please visit our Web site (www.dot.ga.gov).
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Friday, February 6, 2009
Georgia Tech Students Keep Watchful Eye on 14th Street Bridge Project
Dr. Jochen Teizer, assistant professor in Georgia Tech’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), and his students are monitoring construction of the 14th Street Bridge in Midtown, Atlanta. The team has placed cameras on the Marriott Hotel and the resulting images are being posted to a Web page. This allows Teizer’s students to analyze the construction progress and look for more efficient techniques to be used in future construction projects.
Dr. Teizer, an expert in construction engineering and management, heads the Real-time Automated Project Information and Decision Systems Laboratory in CEE. The project is being supported by the construction monitoring company OxBlue.
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Dr. Teizer, an expert in construction engineering and management, heads the Real-time Automated Project Information and Decision Systems Laboratory in CEE. The project is being supported by the construction monitoring company OxBlue.
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Sunday, February 1, 2009
Coweta County - Lane Closures at State Rte. 34 at Interstate 85
The Georgia Department of Transportation announces lane closures on State Route 34 at Interstate 85(Exit 47) beginning Monday, February 2, nightly through Thursday, February 5. The closures are subject to change based on weather conditions.
State Route 34 at I-85 (Exit 47) East and Westbound Lane Closures
Monday, February 2, nightly through Thursday, February 5
Near mileposts 15 - 16
TIME: 7 p.m. – 7 a.m.
1 lane closed; 1 lane in each direction remains open to traffic
The scheduled completion date for this project is December 31, 2009. Motorists should expect shoulder and lane closures on a continuing basis and are advised to use extra caution in construction work zones.
Speed limits have been reduced and will be strictly enforced. Message boards, signs, barricades, barrels and cones will be utilized to alert and channel motorists through the area.
State Route 34 at I-85 (Exit 47) East and Westbound Lane Closures
Monday, February 2, nightly through Thursday, February 5
Near mileposts 15 - 16
TIME: 7 p.m. – 7 a.m.
1 lane closed; 1 lane in each direction remains open to traffic
The scheduled completion date for this project is December 31, 2009. Motorists should expect shoulder and lane closures on a continuing basis and are advised to use extra caution in construction work zones.
Speed limits have been reduced and will be strictly enforced. Message boards, signs, barricades, barrels and cones will be utilized to alert and channel motorists through the area.
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